Wren House Residence for the Retired & Elderly - Warminster

Wren House, 32 Vicarage Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8JF

01985212578

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 October 2022

Provider

Wren House Limited

Beds

14 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 7 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 1 is lower.

3 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2015
GoodNov 2017
GoodNov 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Wren House Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Wren House Residence for the Retired & Elderly - Warminster

Wren House Residence for the Retired & Elderly is a residential care home in Warminster, Wiltshire, providing care for older people. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Wren House accommodates up to 14 older people in a listed building on the outskirts of Warminster. The home features bedrooms across two floors, all with en-suite facilities, and includes a rear garden. At inspection, eight people were using the service.

Residents reported feeling safe, with families praising the fantastic quality of care and high standard of support from staff. People were able to make choices about all aspects of their lives and felt confident approaching the management team with concerns, which were listened to and addressed. The home was very clean and well maintained, with staff observed wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 November 2022

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA12 8JF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 19 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 October 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 7 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 7 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 7 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Wren House Residence for the Retired & Elderly - Warminster's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Wren House Residence for the Retired & Elderly - Warminster, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Wren House Residence for the Retired & Elderly - Warminster, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Wren House Residence for the Retired & Elderly - Warminster's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees